Introduction:

the practice of new techniques and methods in surgery involves a complex process whose result can be modified with the experience, performance and dedication of surgeons. The inguinal hernia classifications have allowed grouping the anatomo-functional alterations of the region in degrees to guide the surgical treatment.

Objective:

to present the results of the individualized realization of the hernioplasties of Lichtenstein and Rutkow Robbins.

Method:

a prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out. The study universe consisted of 150 patients surgically treated for inguinal hernia at the Celia Sánchez Manduley Hospital, Manzanillo, between January and December 2017. Two groups were formed: one where the Lichtenstein technique and in another the technique of Rutkow and Robbins was used. Qualitative and quantitative variables were analyzed.

Results:

the hernia type II, IIIb and IIIapredominated, they were more frequent in the male sex and of right location. Lichtenstein hernioplasty was the most used technique. Significant differences were found between both techniques. The Lichtenstein hernioplastywas performed at a shorter surgical time than the Rutkow - Robbins hernioplasty. The complications found were independent of the technique used.

Conclusions:

Lichtenstein hernioplasty was the most used technique and was performed at a shorter surgical time than the Rutkow - Robbins hernioplasty. Significant differences were found between both techniques.

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